This Ride is going to ROCK!
Join us for a fun-filled ride on a section of the Ohio to Erie Trail from Barberton, OH to Cleveland, OH and back. The Ohio to Erie Trail is a multi-use trail crossing Ohio starting at the Ohio River in Cincinnati and ending at Lake Erie in Cleveland, OH. The entire trail is 326 miles, which crosses regional parks, nature preserves, and rural woodlands.
Our ride starts on Friday, August 8 in Barberton, OH. We will travel approximately 50 miles north to Cleveland, OH. While on the Ohio to Erie trail, we will pass through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metro Parks and several Cleveland neighborhoods.
On Saturday, we will spend a day in Cleveland with a history, architecture and neighborhood bike tour and visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
If the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame didn't grab your attention. There will be time to go to the beach, visit the Westside Market, shop in Tremont or just explore the city on your bike. Cleveland has excellent cycling on the Metro Park trails and throughout the city’s unique neighborhoods.
On Sunday, we will make the approximately 50 mile trek back to Barbeton via the Ohio to Erie Trail. For those who are not interested in riding the entire 50 miles, there is a potential to cut this mileage shorter by taking the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway. This train ride offers beautiful scenic views through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The 2025 train schedule is not yet available but we are looking at this option for any riders.
Difficulty Level: Moderate self-supported
Daily Distances: Approximately 50 miles (2 days) + 10 - 15 miles touring Cleveland
Daily Saddle Time: 4-6 Hours
Total Riding Miles: ~110 - 115 miles; Barberton to Cleveland and back = 100 miles + 10-15 miles for the city tour and any other Cleveland biking
Terrain: Mostly trail; mix of crushed/packed limestone & pavement. There will be road riding in Cleveland to the hotel & on the city tour
Rider Limit: Minimum 6 riders | Maximum 10 riders
Price: $850.00; includes:
Overnight lodging
Cleveland Bike Tour
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tickets
Meals: 2 breakfasts
Guides: 2 guides, lead and sweep, carrying bike tools, patch kits, first aid kit, satellite radio and good humor.
Details Below:
Day 1 (8/8): Barberton to Cleveland (Approximately 50 miles, Lunch and Dinner are on your own)
Our ride starts in Barberton, OH. We will meet in the public parking purple lot (3rd Street NW & Tuscarawas Ave - Across from McDonal’s) at 9:30 am. This parking lot provides free 24 x 7 parking. We recommend you park closer the corner of the lot rather than in the center of the lot.
From the parking lot, we will make our way to the Ohio to Erie Trail and travel north toward Cleveland. In approximately, 23 miles, we will stop in Penisula, OH for lunch. There are several food options in Penisula.
After lunch, we will head approximately 24 miles on the Ohio to Erie Trail to Canal Basin Park in downtown Cleveland. This portion of the trail will be a mix of packed limestone until Lock 39 (Valley View) and will transition over to pavement. In this segment, we will continue to pass through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cleveland Metro Parks and a few Cleveland Neighborhoods.
From Canal Basin Park, we will make our way to Voinovich Bicentennial Park (1.5 miles) to check out the city and lake scenery. This place is perfect for photo ops! After the park, we will to our hotel (~ 1 mile)
Day 2 (8/9): Cleveland History / Architecture City Tour and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (10-15 miles, Breakfast included. Lunch and Dinner will be on your own)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will ride over and meet up with our biking partner Bob’s Bike Tours for a Cleveland Bike Tour. Our tour guide will provide us with a history, architecture, and neighborhood tour of Cleveland. This tour stops at many of the city’s well-known locations like Public Square, Tower City, the AWESOME Cleveland Browns Stadium, West Side Market, Tremont, Ohio City, and of course, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
After the bike tour, we will grab lunch and head to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There is so much to see at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you can spend hours there! Depending on how long you want to stay at the Hall of Fame, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy in Cleveland.
Cleveland has so many other attractions that are bikeable from the hotel. For instance, you can bike to Edgewater Beach or visit the Cleveland Aquarium, Cleveland Metro Park Zoo, the National History Museum or even The Christmas Story house. Also, there is plenty of shopping and excellent restaurants on E4th Street, in Tremont, and in Ohio City. Or you can partake in my favorite activity, which is brewery hopping in Ohio City!
Dinner will be on your own but we will definitely have a place to go for those who want to eat with the group. After dinner, we will wander over to the always-rockin’ House of Blues!
Day 3 (8/10): Cleveland, OH to Barberton, OH (Approximately 50 miles, Breakfast included, Lunch and Dinner are on your own)
After breakfast, we will say goodbye to my beloved city and make the trek to Barbeton via the Ohio to Erie Trail. For those who are not interested in riding the entire 50 miles, there is a potential to cut this mileage shorter by taking the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway. This train ride offers beautiful scenic views through the National Park. The 2025 train schedule is not yet available but we are looking at this option for any riders.
Lunch again will be in Peninsula, OH and then we will head back to Barberton. Once back at our cars, we will say our goodbyes!!
Lodging: Holiday Inn Express, Cleveland OH
The hotel is walkable or bikeable to several attractions, excellent breweries, restaurants and shopping.
All rooms are double occupancy.
Single supplements (room to yourself) are available for an additional $300. Please request this on your registration form and we will confirm availability.
Discounts:
Early Bird Discount for new riders: Sign up before 1/31/2025 and receive 5% off the total ride price. This discount is for new riders only.
Previous Rider Discount: 5% off the total price for previous PEONY riders
Required:
A working bicycle capable of carrying gear
Bike packing or touring bags; we have a limited number of panniers for rent if needed.
Helmet
Water bottle(s)
Spare inner tube for your tire size
Bike light
Rain gear
On and off-the-bike clothing
Swimsuit (optional)
Book this Tour
A $150 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration
Full payment will be due 60 days prior to the ride's start